Open UV Index API MCP Server for Windsurf 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Open UV Index API through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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About Open UV Index API MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire environmental safety and UV auditing workflow with the Open UV Index API, the comprehensive source for real-time ultraviolet radiation data. By connecting OpenUV.io to your agent, you transform complex atmospheric searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve real-time UV indices, audit daily forecasts, and query sun protection metadata without you ever touching a weather portal. Whether you are planning outdoor activities or conducting regional environmental research, your agent acts as a real-time health consultant, ensuring your data is always precise and localized.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Open UV Index API tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 4 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- UV Auditing — Retrieve real-time UV Index data for any coordinate pair and maintain a clear view of radiation exposure.
- Forecast Oversight — Audit the daily UV forecast to understand the temporal distribution of solar intensity instantly.
- Ozone Discovery — Query atmospheric ozone levels to understand the environmental reach of radiation protection.
- Protection Intelligence — Retrieve sun safety recommendations based on current UV metadata to assist in regional health planning.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your safety research workflow is always operational.
The Open UV Index API MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Open UV Index API to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Open UV Index API MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Open UV Index API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Open UV Index API, help me...". 4 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Open UV Index API MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Open UV Index API through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 4 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Open UV Index API + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Open UV Index API MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Open UV Index API and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Open UV Index API tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Open UV Index API and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Open UV Index API data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Open UV Index API MCP Tools for Windsurf (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect Open UV Index API to Windsurf via MCP:
check_api_status
Check if the Open UV service is operational
get_uv_forecast
Get UV Index forecast for a specific location
get_uv_index
Get real-time UV Index data for a specific location
get_uv_protection_guide
Get sun protection recommendations based on UV Index
Example Prompts for Open UV Index API in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Open UV Index API immediately.
"What is the real-time UV Index for latitude 37.7749 and longitude -122.4194 using Open UV?"
"Show the UV forecast for today in 'Sydney, Australia'."
"What sun protection is recommended for a UV Index of 10?"
Troubleshooting Open UV Index API MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Open UV Index API to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Open UV Index API + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Open UV Index API MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Open UV Index API with your favorite client
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Connect Open UV Index API to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.